Top 5 Erectile Dysfunction: Myths vs Facts

November 28, 2016

Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men every year in the United States. There is surely no shortage of information on the internet and a lot of it is false.

Top 5 Erectile Dysfunction Myths vs. Facts;

Myth #1: Erectile dysfunction only affects older men

Fact: American Journal of Medicine published a study showing 15% of men ages between 20 and 39 have difficulty maintaining an erection.

Myth #2: You have erectile dysfunction if you struggle to get an erection once or twice

Fact: Being stressed from a rouch week at your job or drinking too much alcohol can cause a temporary issue. However, if you experience bad erection symptoms for more than 3 months, you should see an ED specialist.

Alcohol can also affect the ability to perform. Long term alcohol abuse can lead to chronic ED.

Bad oral health can also affect your sex life. Researchers believe that bacteria from the gums can travel to the bloodstream and combined with plaque, it can the blood vessels.

Eating canned food can be dangerous because cans contain bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical known to inhibit testosterone.

Myth #5: If Viagra doesn’t work for you then there are no other options

Fact: You do have other options such as Alprostadil, an injectable medication that works by relaxing the penis muscle which helps boost blood flow to the penis. This might sound painful but many patients say it doesn’t hurt as much as they feared.
If you suspect you might be suffering from erectile dysfunction, don’t wait to contact an ED specialist! He or she will carefully test and diagnose your specific concerns before establishing a program that can treat your issue.